'This sport could save your life': Team GB Olympic hero Tom Dean encourages people to get in the pool as he pays tribute to his first swimming club for the impact it's had on his career
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Olympic 200metres freestyle champion Tom Dean has paid tribute to his first club Maidenhead Marlins after his stunning success in Tokyo.
The 21-year-old, who also won gold in the 4 x 200m relay with Duncan Scott, James Guy and Matthew Richards, spoke about his grassroots journey.
‘I started there when I was eight years old, they were the first swimming club I joined,’ he said.
Tom Dean enjoyed huge success in the pool at the Olympics, winning two gold medals
‘Other than the national centre in Bath, it is the only swimming club I’ve ever swam for. I owe them basically my entire